Renewable energy industry players largely agree that Eskom's new grid access rules are a step in the right direction. However, there are some"onerous" requirements that may delay new projects that could provide much-needed power.
Eskom on Tuesday held a briefing where it made known its interim grid access rules. This has come about to deal with significant grid constraints. Last year, government could not award preferred bidder status to 23 projects in round 6 of the Renewable energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme because of a lack of grid capacity.
While Eskom has plans to expand grid infrastructure to connect more power – which will happen over the medium to long term – the new rules are a short-term solution.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.